On April 9, 2025 a new law to address derelict and abandoned aircraft around Ohio will become effective.  The bill, HB 77, also addresses the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in Ohio.

This is a significant win for the Ohio Aviation Association and the 104 public-owned, public use airports OAA represents. For years (in some cases decades) derelict and abandoned aircraft have been plaguing airports across Ohio.  

Some of these aircraft have become hazards on our public-owned, public-use airports. They also detract from operations resulting in lost revenue. These aircraft stall efforts to attract businesses to locate their operation at a public airport. SB 206 provides reasonable timeframe for the airport and aircraft owners, robust notification procedures, and reasonable criteria to ensure that only aircraft that are abandoned or derelict can be disposed of by public airports.

Click here for a copy of HB 77.

Click here for a copy of OAA's testimony on SB 206, the bill originally introduced to address derelict and abandoned aircraft.